International Committee of the Red Cross

Bellingcat geolocated footage showing coffins in newly dug trenches near La Esperanza, Venezuela, following recent earthquakes. Reports indicate 150 unidentified bodies were buried in individual graves at the site, with a resident noting refrigerated trucks transporting bodies. The death toll is estimated at over 3,500 and may reach 10,000.

Gaza marks 1,000 days of war following the Hamas-led attack on Israel, with over 2 million Palestinians displaced and ongoing Israeli strikes causing civilian casualties. A fragile ceasefire has stalled reconstruction efforts, and Israel aims to control 70% of Gaza, increasing risks for civilians.

The 1,000th day of war in Gaza marks ongoing conflict since the Hamas-led attack on Israel, with over 2 million Palestinians displaced and stalled ceasefire efforts. Israeli strikes continue despite a fragile ceasefire, resulting in 1,053 Palestinian deaths since October 10, while the Trump-created Board of Peace faces challenges in Hamas disarming and reconstruction.

Japan announced a $15m emergency grant to address humanitarian crises in Iran, Lebanon, and the occupied West Bank, with aid delivered through the ICRC, IFRC, and the Japan Platform. An additional $640,000 will support NGO-led relief efforts in Lebanon.

Three pregnant Palestinian women, including Manar Karaja, Amina al-Taweel, and Dana Joudeh, are detained in harsh conditions at Damon Prison in Israel, with families and the Red Cross barred from visits since October 2023. The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reports overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate medical care, raising risks to the women and their unborn children.

Israel's military campaign in southern Lebanon may destroy civil records for up to 250,000 people, including land deeds and property ownership documents in Bint Jbeil district. Residents fear the destruction of these records will complicate post-war reconstruction and leave them legally untethered from their homes. Lebanese authorities have been unable to access critical records stored in the Grand Serail administrative building due to Israeli control of the area.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns that thousands of Palestinians buried under rubble in Gaza may never be identified due to decomposition and loss of forensic evidence. Gaza is estimated to have 61.5 million tonnes of debris, 20 times more than all conflict-generated rubble since 2008, with 73,000 reported killed and over 3,000 missing.

The International Committee of the Red Cross warns that thousands of Palestinians buried in Gaza’s rubble may never be identified as recovery efforts remain slow and bodies risk decomposition or skeletonization. ICRC spokesperson Pat Griffiths stated that delays in retrieving remains increase identification challenges.

Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that the government must allow the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to visit Palestinian prisoners, rejecting a ban on such visits. The decision affirms Red Cross access under international law.

Sudan's three-year war has resulted in over 8,000 missing people, with many buried in unmarked graves across the country. Families like that of Fahmy al-Fateh, who disappeared over a year ago, struggle with uncertainty about their loved ones' fates. The International Committee of the Red Cross has resolved over 1,000 cases but many remain unaccounted for.

The Yemen government and Houthis will release over 1,600 prisoners of war in a UN-backed agreement facilitated by the ICRC. This exchange is considered the largest swap between the two sides. The agreement aims to bring hundreds of detainees from both sides back to their respective homes.

The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that the number of people displaced by conflict in Colombia has doubled in the last year due to continued fighting between armed groups, resulting in worsening conditions for civilians. The annual report highlights the struggles faced by Colombian civilians. Conflict and displacement persist in the region.

The article discusses recovering the dead in Gaza, highlighting the devastating situation and humanitarian efforts. The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life, and recovery operations are underway. International organizations are involved in providing aid.

ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warned about the devastating impact of the war in Iran on civilians during her recent visit to the country. She highlighted the humanitarian crisis and risks faced by non-combatants.

Israel conducted devastating bombings in Lebanon following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement, killing over 200 people and sparking global condemnation. The strikes, which targeted densely populated areas with heavy munitions, drew outrage from the International Committee of the Red Cross and other humanitarian groups amid efforts to preserve the fragile truce.